Course

Swim: 3.8km

Athletes will enjoy an inviting 3.8km swim in the serene and placid waters of the Jirisan Lake surrounded by the scenic Jirisan National Park. The swim is a 1 lap course. First, swim along the outer edge of the rope and then, after going through the inflatable gate, swim on the inside of the rope heading back to the start.

Bike: 180Km for training

The 2019 bike course is only available after the new entrance and exit construction is completed at the Muncheok Intersect.
The new entrance construction will be finished before August 2019.
Please follow this bike training course for your safety.

Bike: 180km

Our 180km bike course will take participants on a scenic journey through the Gurye region. Athletes will pass through the Jirisan mountain range, rice fields and the Seomjingang River which is recognized as one of the most picturesque waterways in Korea.
After heading out from the Transition athletes will immediately get on the highway enjoying the smooth and fast road surface before reaching the first turnaround point in Sandong. Then participants will pass through the town area to reach the loop segment of the course which will have them complete 3 laps before heading back to Transition.
There will be two Aid Stations and a Special Needs Station set up inside the loop to be passed three times each.
Last stretch of the course leading up to Transition is a 20km highway straight as a ruler’s edge.
Police officers, event crew and course marshals will also be on hand to ensure safe passage. Distance markers will be in place every 10 kilometers along the course.

Run: 42.2km

Our 42.2km run course is mostly flat with minimum elevation.
Once athletes exit the Transition, they will run across the pedestrian bridge which will lead to Aid 1 located at Woori milbat Pension.
Then you will go to Yongbang elementary school that lap starting point. Athletes will run the lap course 3 times and will go down to Main Stadium to finish.
Athletes will be running on a paved surface with Aid Stations set up approximately 1.6km. Athletes must receive 2 Lap Bands during the run.

Transition

The transition area will be located just 50 meters from the swim exit. Once you enter you will pass through the change tent and come out to where bike racks will be set out in numerical order. After you finish your bike leg, rack your bike and head to the change tent to prepare for the run and exit out toward the swim exit. Bike mechanic service, information desk, medical help and shuttle bus services will be available at the site.

Venue

Our main venue is Main Stadium at Gurye-eup area. All events will be held as like welcome party, briefings and awards functions at here.
We will prepare enough shuttle buses between Sandong hotel complex and Masan hotel complex.
Main Stadium is easier to setup venue due to good space and light and electricity and shower rooms. Also athlete can enjoy Gurye-eup's facilities.